Relating to guardianship matters.

Texas Senate Bill 746 amends the Estates Code to clarify and strengthen guardianship procedures, primarily affecting incapacitated persons and their court-appointed guardians. Key provisions include requiring guardians of the estate to preserve a ward’s existing estate plan (like wills or beneficiary designations) when consistent with the ward’s best interests, and restricting individuals with adverse interests (e.g., potential financial beneficiaries) from filing guardianship applications or contesting appointments. The bill also establishes liability protection for guardians ad litem (court-appointed advocates for incapacitated persons) who make recommendations in proceedings, and updates reporting requirements for guardians to file annual accounts with court approval. These changes aim to streamline guardianship processes while prioritizing the ward’s autonomy and financial planning.